Prathiba M. Singh, J.

1. Smt. Kailash Wati Sobti was a perpetual lessee of the suit property bearing no. H-376. Vikas Puri, New Delhi, measuring 207 sq. mts. (earlier known as Bodella Residential Scheme located in Village Bodella Hostel Possingipur and Keshopur Revenue Estate). The lease was executed on 8th February, 1980 by the Delhi Administration. This lease was duly registered. Smt. Kailash Wati was the wife of Sh. Kundan Lal who had passed away on 19th March, 1973. She was blessed with 6 sons and two daughters: 1. Sh. Achraj Nath Sobti – Defendant no.1 through LRs.

2. Sh. Trilok Nath Sobti – Passed away. LRs are Defendants 5-8

3. Sh. Satya Pal Sobti – Plaintiff

4. Sh. Krishan Kumar Sobti – Defendant No.2

5. Sh. Vinod Kumar Sobti – Defendant No.3

6. Sh. Yog Raj Sobti – Defendant No.4

7. Smt. Satya Khuller – Defendant No.9

8. Smt. Usha Bhasin – Defendant No.10 2. The present suit has been filed by Sh. Satya Pal Sobti against all the Defendants claiming partition of the suit property and declaration. Initially, the suit was one for partition and injunction, however, later on the relief of declaration has been added. Defendants No. 2, 3, and 4, are in possession of the suit prop